Assistant support worker

Do you want to be part of a new project aimed at helping over 100 young people across Cardiff who are experiencing homelessness? How about working for a charity that is well known across the world for being there to help and support others? We are looking for two Youth Support Assistants to do just that. You #39;ll be there to listen, advise and support. To act with compassion, respect and understanding. All the while, promoting client choices and assisting in the delivery of a successful programme. THIS IS A 40 HOURS PER WEEK POSITION - PERMANENT What will you get? Salary of GBP25,542 per year This equates to GBP12.28 per hour Permanent contract The option to cover other shifts Pension scheme Good holiday entitlement 40 hours per week What do you need? Experience of working with young people, or those who have been through homelessness An understanding of trauma and how it can effect behaviours The ability to work with others, encourage them and understand their complex lives Be non-judgemental and empathetic Able to communicate at all levels Willing to cover various shift patterns (Earlies and late afternoons - No nights) Be motivated to help others Able to complete a DBS check or have a live check on the update service (this will be covered by the employer) What will I do? You #39;ll work at one of two projects across Cardiff set up specifically to support young people You #39;ll work within a psychologically informed framework Aiming to delivery zero evictions within the projects Offer post-resettlement support to young people Help them to move and settle in to independent living once they are ready What do I do next? Apply through this advert, or contact Keeran @ Moxie People for more information. We look forward to speaking with you about this inspirational new project